Hand-painted German Paper Masks, Peach with Blue Stripes-- Sold Individually star pattern from the Duke of Newcastle

from the Duke of Newcastle to Mark Twain

including for the fact that the box they come in is pretty terrific

I think having this guy perched nearby surely much increase one's empathy quotient toward the rest of the world

3 11/16" long x 3 3/16" deep x 9 /16" tall

and features lined pages for the front section with alphabetical tabs

Hand-painted German Paper Masks, Peach with Blue Stripes-- Sold Individually star pattern from the Duke of NewcastlePretty simple as far as handmade masks go, but quite evocative things I think. One finds some similar that were made in. Japan, but these are stamped Germany on their interiors, and I would guess date to the 1920s 40s or so. Smallish face sized: 5 7 8" t x 5" wide, measured straight across the back (not on the curve. Very good condition. One would need to attach ribbons or elastic at the temples to wear, or thread a little loop or two to hang. Price